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That was not too far off what we could expect I suppose ... I have tried to like these smaller cameras, but I always end up dragging the bigger DSLR along instead. The RX-1 almost tempted me though. But to be limited to one focal length is not very appealing.

Hybrid CMOS II ≠ DPAF. The sensor described above is the one in the 700D/T5i and 100D/SL1 (which is different than the T4i/650D and EOS M sensor - those have the original Hybrid CMOS which is basically only the center of the frame, whereas Hybrid CMOS II covers a much larger area of the frame).

Some time back, the rumor was for two new models in the M lineup - a 'low end' one that is a little smaller than the current M and targeted at 'consumers', and a 'high end' one incorporating DPAF and coming a bit later.

This rumor sounds like the former, particularly with the smartphone integration stuff.

Hybrid CMOS II ≠ DPAF. The sensor described above is the one in the 700D/T5i and 100D/SL1 (which is different than the T4i/650D and EOS M sensor - those have the original Hybrid CMOS which is basically only the center of the frame, whereas Hybrid CMOS II covers a much larger area of the frame).

The 700D doesn't have Hybrid CMOS AF II, it uses the exact same sensor as the 650D. Other than cosmetic differences and the kit lens, the cameras are identical.

Hybrid CMOS II ≠ DPAF. The sensor described above is the one in the 700D/T5i and 100D/SL1 (which is different than the T4i/650D and EOS M sensor - those have the original Hybrid CMOS which is basically only the center of the frame, whereas Hybrid CMOS II covers a much larger area of the frame).

The 700D doesn't have Hybrid CMOS AF II, it uses the exact same sensor as the 650D. Other than cosmetic differences and the kit lens, the cameras are identical.

2.3 times faster…but, faster than what? The EOS M at launch, or the EOS M with the v2 firmware? IIRC, Canon mentioned that the v2 firmware for the M would deliver AF speeds that were 2.3x faster. This spec for an M2 sounds a little too coincidental to me...

I mean, I absolutely LOVE my M-because it's so much fun and it got me back into photography-but I was definitely anticipating an M2 that would push Canon into the OM-D E-M1/5, GX7 or EP-5 level of enthusiast mirrorless camera WITH a 70D sensor inside.. That would have been an instant buy for me.

Hmm...I think it would be a real mistake for Canon to make use of their 18mp sensor...AGAIN. That thing is becoming the laughing stock of the digital photography world...it's tainted, and would be a real negative for Canon to slap the "same old sensor" into "another camera"...again.

The other specs seem piss-poor for a mirrorless camera, even an entry-level one. If nothing more than for their own reputation, I hope Canon releases something better than what this rumor indicates...